Mmegi

The people have spoken

We want to commend Batswana for turning up in large numbers at polling stations on October 30 as long queues were observed across the country.

In fact, early election results in some areas across the country, speak to large voter turnout which suggests that voters crowded at polling stations to decide appropriately. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) revealed that 80% of the 1,037,684 people who had registered to vote turned up to exercise their right.

It’s unfortunate that at the time of cobbling this editorial comment, results had just started trickling in. We recognise that the voice of the people indeed is the voice of God.

Editor's Comment
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